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About Kevin Allen

Kevin has written professionally for almost 50 years. He was USA TODAY's lead hockey writer from 1986 to 2019. He has written more than 25 sports books. The Wayne, Michigan native received the Lester Patrick Award for contributions to hockey in 2013. In 2014, the Hockey Hall of Fame honored him with the Elmer Ferguson for his work as a writer.

Vegas Golden Knights' Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates after scoring as teammate Ben Hutton watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Monday, March 25, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
2024-04-17
The NHL season ends Thursday and the Vegas Golden Knights still don't know they will be playing in the opening…
Vegas Golden Knights game, beat Seattle Kraken
2024-04-16
The Golden Knights can move into third place in the Pacific Division by winning their final two regular-season games.
Tomas Hertl goes full contact Vegas Golden Knights
2024-04-15
Tomas Hertl has the kind of offensive skill that can help the Vegas Golden Knights to be as strong offensively…
Vegas Golden Knights Game, Win over Vancouver Canucks
2024-04-14
With the playoffs only days away, the Vegas Golden Knights don't know who they will meet in the opening round…
Marc-Andre Fleury, NHL trade rumors, Vegas Golden Knights.
2024-04-13
It was just like old times for Marc Andre Fleury has Vegas fans chanted his name in what could have…
Chandler Stephenson Vegas Golden Knights (Photo- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2024-04-13
The Vegas Golden Knights downed the Minnesota Wild 7-2 to clinch their place in the Western Conference playoff pool
Mark Stone, Vegas Golden Knights, Stanley Cup
2024-04-12
Vegas Golden Knights happen Mark Stone is skating with his team again, but there is no timetable for his return.
Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
2024-04-11
Noah Hanifin signs eight-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights for an average of $7.35 million per season
Vegas Golden Knights game, William Karlsson celebrates win over Minnesota Wild
2024-04-11
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a playoff spot Friday if they beat the Minnesota Wild the St. Louis Blue…